BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc
L8 DSOMOT history
L8 DSO is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Feb 2013. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 241,697 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 May 2027
- Mileage
- 241,697 mi
- At MOT on 7 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 10 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 14,938 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 DSO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 14 Feb 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 DSO was last recorded at 241,697 miles on 7 May 2026, 67 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 241,630 miles · 5 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 67 miles
- Average per year
- 14,938 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 241,697 miles
- 2024 – 204,705 miles
- 2023 – 173,286 miles
- 2022 – 163,786 miles
- 2021 – 152,362 miles
- 2020 – 147,985 miles
- 2019 – 134,752 miles
- 2018 – 117,729 miles
- 2017 – 99,500 miles
- 2016 – 88,737 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass241,697 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
17 tests since 9 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass241,697 miles (+67)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2027
- Odometer
- 241,697 miles
- Test number
- 245719895949
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail241,630 miles (+36,925)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 241,630 miles
- Test number
- 570136716945
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass204,705 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 204,705 miles
- Test number
- 435855530378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail204,705 miles (+31,419)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,705 miles
- Test number
- 570667639065
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Pass173,286 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 173,286 miles
- Test number
- 962381318115
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail173,286 miles (+9,500)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,286 miles
- Test number
- 610993458304
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass163,786 miles (+11,424)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 163,786 miles
- Test number
- 349106069530
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass152,362 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 152,362 miles
- Test number
- 994740931617
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail152,362 miles (+4,377)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,362 miles
- Test number
- 706869003186
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass147,985 miles (+13,233)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 147,985 miles
- Test number
- 977209775016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,752 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 134,752 miles
- Test number
- 601048337062
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail134,752 miles (+17,023)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,752 miles
- Test number
- 953027506847
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass117,729 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 117,729 miles
- Test number
- 698908735733
- AdvisoryUnder-trays and engine covers fitted
Fail117,729 miles (+18,229)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,729 miles
- Test number
- 915144172545
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryUnder-trays and engine covers fitted
Pass99,500 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 99,500 miles
- Test number
- 540033805457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,500 miles (+10,763)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,500 miles
- Test number
- 605145910098
- FailureWheel bolt(s) missing One bolt on each wheel (4.2.A.1e)
Pass88,737 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 88,737 miles
- Test number
- 704167007349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 DSO
- Does L8 DSO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 DSO is valid until 6 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 DSO?
- The MOT on L8 DSO is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 DSO done?
- L8 DSO was recorded at 241,697 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 14,938 miles a year.
- Has L8 DSO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 DSO has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on L8 DSO ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on L8 DSO find?
- L8 DSO passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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